How a Watch Works 101 | Crown & Caliber

It should be no surprise the here at Crown & Caliber we love watches. From the most exclusive watches to quirky quartz watches we love them all. Sometimes we get so inundated in watches we can forget most people don't spend their day working with and around these fascinating instruments so we thought we’d create a How a Watch Works | 101 - The Basics.

We’re going to cover two sections, General Watch Lingo and Important Mechanical Terminology. And this is just scratching the surface, but hopefully helps you understand how these amazing machines function.

Video Highlights:

0:36 - General Watch Lingo - Mechanical Watch, Quartz Watch, Manual Movement, Automatic Movement, and Power Reserve

1:53 - C.O.S.C, Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute Explained

3:21 - Important Mechanical Terminology used in Watches - Mainspring, Barrel, Going Train, Motion Work, Escapement, Escape Wheel, Pallet Fork, Hairspring, Balance Wheel, Impulse Pin, Bridge, Jewels, and Oscillating Weight

4:13 - What is an Escapement

5:27 - What are Jewels

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